Learn about CVE-2019-5462 affecting GitLab Community Edition and GitLab Enterprise Edition versions 9.0 and above. Find out how to mitigate this privilege escalation vulnerability.
An exploit has been found in GitLab Community Edition and GitLab Enterprise Edition versions 9.0 and above, leading to a privilege escalation vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2019-5462
This CVE identifies a privilege escalation issue in GitLab CE/EE versions 9.0 and later due to trigger tokens not being updated when ownership is transferred.
What is CVE-2019-5462?
This CVE pertains to a vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE versions 9.0 and above, where trigger tokens are not rotated upon ownership change, potentially allowing privilege escalation.
The Impact of CVE-2019-5462
The vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to escalate their privileges within affected GitLab instances, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-5462
This section delves into the technical aspects of the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The issue arises from trigger tokens not being updated upon ownership transfer, creating a loophole for privilege escalation attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by leveraging the unchanged trigger tokens to elevate their privileges within the GitLab platform.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2019-5462 requires immediate actions and long-term security measures.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates